Junior Captain Adventure Cruise

Junior Captain Adventure Cruise

Swap Screen Time for Adventure Time

Tuesday 7 July | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Looking for a school holiday activity that’s a little different?

This winter, kids can become an Official Port Phillip Ferries Junior Captain and set off on a 90-minute adventure through Melbourne’s magnificent waterways. Armed with their very own Junior Captain Adventure Pack, they’ll solve clues, complete challenges, hunt for hidden treasures and help the captain navigate some of Melbourne’s busiest waterways.

The best part? They won’t even realise they’re learning along the way.

More Than Just a Boat Ride

The Junior Captain Adventure Cruise has been designed to keep kids engaged from the moment they step onboard until they return to Docklands. As the ferry cruises through the Port of Melbourne, under the Bolte Bridge and past some of the biggest ships in Victoria, children become part of the story rather than simply watching it unfold. It’s hands-on, interactive and packed with discoveries.

And best of all, it gets kids away from their screens and out exploring the real world.

Departing and returning from the Melbourne Ferry Terminal – 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands. Boardings opens 20 minutes prior to departure & closes 3 minutes prior. Please aim to arrive 45 minutes prior to departure so we can board efficiently.

What’s Included

⚓ 90-Minute Junior Captain Adventure Cruise through Melbourne’s working harbour
🗺️ Junior Captain Adventure Pack including Treasure Map, Challenges, Activities and Pencil Pack
🔎 Interactive Treasure Hunt with clues, secret locations and Captain’s missions to complete
🏆 Official Junior Captain Certificate and some sweet treasure rewards
⭐ Junior Captain Adventure Club Membership with your 3rd cruise FREE after collecting 2 voyage stamps

Your Junior Captain Adventure

From 2.00 pm – Arrive Early and Fuel Up for Adventure

Why not arrive a little early and start the fun before you even step onboard? Our Docklands Ferry Terminal Café is open and stocked with plenty of treats for hungry Junior Captains, including milkshakes, smoothies, chips, lollies, cheese and crackers, snacks and barista-made coffee for Mum and Dad. It’s the perfect place to settle in and get excited for the adventure ahead.

2.10 pm – The Gangplank is Lowered

Attention Junior Captains… boarding is now open! The gangplank is lowered and it’s time to step aboard your vessel for the afternoon. Take a look around, find your seat and keep your eyes peeled as the adventure begins the moment you board. Every child receives their official Junior Captain Adventure Pack, complete with their Treasure Map Activity Booklet, pencil pack and all the clues they’ll need to complete their mission.

2.30 pm – Cast Off and Set Sail

As the ferry departs Docklands, the Captain welcomes all Junior Captains onboard. The onboard commentator then explains the adventure and how to use the activity booklet.

2.40 pm – The Hunt Begins

Junior Captains begin working through their Treasure Map while keeping watch for giant container ships, tug boats, pilot boats, hidden marinas and Melbourne’s busy working harbour. Every sighting unlocks clues and helps complete the adventure. As the ferry cruises beneath the iconic Bolte and West Gate Bridges, Junior Captains tackle bridge challenges and discover fascinating facts about Melbourne’s waterways. Keep listening carefully because the answers to your Captain’s Questions could be revealed at any moment.

As the ferry loops around Williamstown and begins its journey back towards Docklands, the treasure hunt continues all the way back to Docklands where every Junior Captain receives:

• Official Junior Captain Certificate
  Chocolate Gold Treasure Coins
  Their first Adventure Club voyage stamp

Bellarine Residents

Bellarine families can make the most of the school holidays. Hop on the 11.00 am ferry from Portarlington and head to Docklands for a day of fun. Arrive around midday, enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Melbourne Ferry Terminal, then step aboard the Singalong Cruise from 2.30 to 4.00 pm. After an afternoon of hidden treasure, you’ll be homeward bound on the 5.40 pm ferry, the perfect day out all taken care of.